For most Android skins, app notification icons on the status bar and lock screen are shown in white glyph icons, with very few apps and tools being colored. However, with the latest Android developments, Google may bring full-color and dynamic icons back in one of the future Android 15 updates.
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Google thought it wasn’t enough to update its Pixel phones for 2024. Not only did the company launch a new foldable, but the Pro model also got a smaller version. We tested the Pixel 9 Pro and will tell you how it performs in battery life, performance, display, and more.
Following the One UI 6.1.1 update to the Galaxy S24 series last week, Samsung has expanded the availability to more devices including the Galaxy S23 and last year’s Galaxy foldable smartphones and tablets. The firmware brings a fresh set of Galaxy AI features such as the popular Sketch to Image.
The iPhone 16 series was introduced at the recent “Its Glowtime” event. While the major highlight was the new Camera Control feature, there are also minor upgrades in other areas, including improved battery life and wireless charging capability. Strangely, there was also an upgrade that Apple conveniently left out, which is faster 45 W wired charging across all iPhone 16 models, up from 29 W in the iPhone 15.
Should you upgrade to the new iPhone 16 Pro (Max) or stick with your iPhone 15 Pro (Max)? To help you decide, we’ve compared the design, performance, and camera of both models. This simple comparison will make it easier to see if upgrading to the iPhone 16 Pro (Max) is really worth it for you.
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The new iPhone 16 introduces a major camera upgrade with the new Camera Control feature, along with a significant software improvement. One of the standout features is the ability to pause and resume video recordings mid-shot. This function is not exclusive to the iPhone 16, as older iPhones will also receive it through the iOS 18 update.
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With the iPhone 16 recently unveiled, we’re not only getting new iPhones but also brand-new wallpapers that go with the standard and iPhone 16 Pro models. While the flagship series will only launch on September 20, you can already get a taste of the new iPhones by downloading the latest wallpapers on your older iPhone or any Android handset.
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Owning multiple Apple devices can be sometimes tedious especially if you want to recharge them at the same time. The good thing is that there are flexible charging stations that can manage your iPhone and Apple accessories simultaneously, such as Anker’s compact MagGo wireless charging station. The folding 3-in-1 charger just dropped to its best price at $87 down 20 percent.
Alongside the launch of the new iPhone 16 at the September iPhone event, Apple also revealed the availability of the much-awaited iOS 18 update. The iOS 18 RC or Release Candidate version also rolled out to developers and testers on the same day. Here’s when you can begin your iPhone to iOS 18.
Although Google’s Pixel 9 is already here, some may be waiting for an opportunity to get an even bigger discount on last year’s Pixel 8. Particularly, the previous flagship is now cheaper than we’ve ever seen before as it has dropped to a new best price of $624 on Amazon.